Mercedes E class 2018 vs BMW 4 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 326 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 41 HP more power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW 4 series. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.0 | |
| Mercedes E class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SL, Mercedes GLE | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 4 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 4 sērija 2017 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2017 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.39 m | |
|
Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 21 cm longer than the BMW 4 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 445 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes E class has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. This could mean that the Mercedes E class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`365 | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 800 | 23 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes E klase has
|
BMW 4 sērija has
| |